Dell R515 Computer Hardware User Manual


 
Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 77
Baseboard Management Controller Configuration
NOTE: If an iDRAC6 Express card is installed on the system, the BMC utility is
replaced by the iDRAC6 utility.
The BMC enables configuring, monitoring, and recovery of systems remotely.
BMC provides the following features:
Uses the system’s integrated NIC
Enables fault logging and SNMP alerting
Provides access to system event log and sensor status
Allows control of system functions including power on and off
Functions independently of the system’s power state or the system’s
operating system
Provides text console redirection for system setup, text-based utilities,
and operating system consoles
NOTE: To remotely access the BMC through the integrated NIC, you must connect
the network connection to integrated NIC1.
For additional information on using BMC, see the documentation for the
BMC and systems management applications.
Entering the BMC Setup Module
1
Turn on or restart your system.
2
Press <
Ctrl><E
> when prompted after POST.
If your operating system begins to load before you press <
Ctrl><E
>,
allow the system to finish booting, and then restart your system
and try again.
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